Artificial Intelligence for Fashion : How AI Is Revolutionizing the Fashion Industry

Learn how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being applied in the fashion industry. With an application focused approach, this book provides real-world examples, breaks down technical jargon for non-technical readers, and provides an educational resource for fashion professionals. The book investigates the ways in which AI is impacting every part of the fashion value chain starting with product discovery and working backwards to manufacturing. __Artificial Intelligence for Fashion__ walks you through concepts, such as connected retail, data mining, and artificially intelligent robotics. Each chapter contains an example of how AI is being applied in the fashion industry illustrated by one major technological theme. There are no equations, algorithms, or code. The technological explanations are cumulative so you'll discover more information about the inner workings of artificial intelligence in practical stages as the book progresses. **What You’ll Learn*** Gain a basic understanding of AI and how it is used in fashion * Understand key terminology and concepts in AI * Review the new competitive landscape of the fashion industry * Conceptualize and develop new ways to apply AI within the workplace **Who This Book Is For**Fashion industry professionals from designers, managers, department heads, and executives can use this book to learn about how AI is impacting roles in every department and profession. Learn how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being applied in the fashion industry. With an application focused approach, this book provides real-world examples, breaks down technical jargon for non-technical readers, and provides an educational resource for fashion professionals. The book investigates the ways in which AI is impacting every part of the fashion value chain starting with product discovery and working backwards to manufacturing. Artificial Intelligence for Fashion walks you through concepts, such as connected retail, data mining, and artificially intelligent robotics. Each chapter contains an example of how AI is being applied in the fashion industry illustrated by one major technological theme. There are no equations, algorithms, or code. The technological explanations are cumulative so you'll discover more information about the inner workings of artificial intelligence in practical stages as the book progresses. What You'll Learn Gain a basic understanding of AI and how it is used in fashion Understand key terminology and concepts in AI Review the new competitive landscape of the fashion industry Conceptualize and develop new ways to apply AI within the workplace Who This Book Is For Fashion industry professionals from designers, managers, department heads, and executives can use this book to learn about how AI is impacting roles in every department and profession. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxvi Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Basics of Artificial Intelligence (Leanne Luce)....Pages 3-18 Front Matter ....Pages 19-19 Natural Language Processing and Conversational Shopping (Leanne Luce)....Pages 21-38 Computer Vision and Smart Mirrors (Leanne Luce)....Pages 39-51 Neural Networks and Image Search (Leanne Luce)....Pages 53-73 Virtual Style Assistants (Leanne Luce)....Pages 75-86 Front Matter ....Pages 87-87 Data Science and Subscription Services (Leanne Luce)....Pages 89-105 Predictive Analytics and Size Recommendations (Leanne Luce)....Pages 107-121 Front Matter ....Pages 123-123 Generative Models as Fashion Designers (Leanne Luce)....Pages 125-139 Data Mining and Trend Forecasting (Leanne Luce)....Pages 141-151 Front Matter ....Pages 153-153 Deep Learning and Demand Forecasting (Leanne Luce)....Pages 155-166 Robotics and Manufacturing (Leanne Luce)....Pages 167-181 Front Matter ....Pages 183-183 Democratization and Impacts of AI (Leanne Luce)....Pages 185-195 Back Matter ....Pages 197-218